West Hazleton

County:: Luzerne County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.579
State:: Pennsylvania

West Hazleton is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. West Hazleton has a 2025 population of 5,170. West Hazleton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,172 in 2020.

The average household income in West Hazleton is $61,071 with a poverty rate of 24.36%. The median age in West Hazleton is 30.7 years: 30.3 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hazleton includes 40.96% other race, 28.53% White, 13.94% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Other race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Asian

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Other race	2,112	40.96%
White	1,471	28.53%
Black or African American	719	13.94%
Two or more races	710	13.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	144	2.79%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%

West Hazleton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hazleton's average per capita income is $30,489. Household income levels show a median of $46,968. The poverty rate stands at 24.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$78,407	-
Families	$55,254	$67,818
Households	$46,968	$61,071
Non Families	$30,252	$40,779

$30,489

Average Income

$46,968

Median Household Income

24.36%

Poverty Rate